Got the Itch?

Summer has come and along with it comes family reunions! We went up to Hurricane, UT for the Johnson reunion: here is our journey....

We left Globe at a fairly decent time 1:30 pm perfect nap time right? Well Jeter decided not to take a nap, the whole time, that's over eight hours of baby in a car seat. Shoot me. We stopped in Flagstaff for some Pizza and to remind us why we don't miss it there (bicyclist, Hippies, and some other things) the weather was great though!

Second stop was the bridge. It's such a cool place and to see the history there.

 Looking over the edge.

 We got to Kameron's parents house about 10 pm and the next day Caryn, Tina and I went to St. George to do some re-do furniture shopping for myself. It was unsuccesful but I did find one shop that was adorable-Urban Renewal. And since we walked to all the shops and it was blasted hot outside we got some ice cream. And it was A-mazing. This is Mini! MmmMmm!

 The next day our little fam went to SandHollow. It's a man made lake that's surrounded by orange sand so it's really pretty. Well as we drove in  there was sign that said "Swimmers Itch" we were like "huh-I wonder what that is?" I do remember saying to Kameron "stop and ask" but once again I was ignored...

 We got up very early (it's daylight saving all around the Northern Continent) so we were getting up an hour earlier then usual and going to bed an hour later too...needless to say exhaustion was an issue. So we were at the lake at like 8 AM. It was still fun swimming and Jeter loves the water!!!

So! We get out the water and Kameron is like "I itch!" I figure he is making fun as he always does but the next day.....

 Swimmers Itch!!!! I hate, hate, Hate stuff on skin! I felt bad for the poor guy because it really did itch and it looked like he had chicken pox!

 After the lake we stopped and got some lunch...so happy! I had to capture the smiles because Poor little Jeter was so sleep deprived he had kind of a hard time staying happy all the time.

 We went home and took a nap and then visited the Ewell's. Grandma Ewell always has fun things to do! Like ride a bike!

 And make beanbags into hats...

 We left for the Johnson Family Camp out at Grafton on Thursday afternoon.

 We slept in the back of our car the first night, but the second night we drove back to the house because Jeter still was avoiding sleep at all costs. And he really isn't a big fan of crowds and there were lots of people there so we all needed to get some sleep. For my sanity.

 On the tractor

On the horse. Now when we see a horse Jeter says "uhh, yeah!" it's so cute!

 Cooling off! We also went swimming in the river and the guys played this fun baseball game, forget what's it called and had a family talent show.

 Jeter and Connor

 Jeter and Logan

 On the last day we gave Jeter some M&M's. The picture doesn't do justice!

 Relaxing in the shade!

 Once we got back from camping we just had to go fishing at the "big house" and do some kayaking. I was exhausted but the friendly dogs made me feel better!

 Paddle boat!

 We then went to Grandma Ewell's and Logan serenaded us...

 The little boys...

The Johnson Clan

 Once the goodbye's were said we headed out after church. Jeter still wasn't napping and we started getting a little nervous we were in for another Horrible car ride home, Thank goodness after stopping at Jacob's Lake he fell asleep....for THREE and a Half Hours!!!! Hallelujah!

 The friendly Chipmunk! Alvin, Simon Theodore ?
Ahh, nothing like a nice, peaceful ride home, I even took an hour nap! We had such a fun time and I am sure I missed a bunch of details, we can't wait to see everyone again in four years, where will life take us until then?!